1、Lesson 4 Advertisements,The Power of Adverts,Do you like adverts?,Adverts,What are the advantages of ads?,What are the disadvantages of ads?,Will you be persuaded by ads? Why?,What do you think of the following gadgets?,electric toothbrush,laptop computer,pocket calculator,mobile phone,radio alarm c
2、lock,personal stereo,Look at the four adverts in your textbook to see which of the gadgets you think are not real.,Chindogu (珍道具) inventions. Chindogu comes from Japan and is the art of creating ingenious(有独创性的) but fundamentally(根本) useless inventions. Other Chindogu inventions include waterproof n
3、ewspaper covers so that you can read the newspaper in the bath; an upside down umbrella that collects rain water in a tank carried on the persons shoulder; walk n wash tanks, strapped (用皮绳捆住) to your legs so that you can wash your clothes while going for a walk in the park.,Read the adverts again an
4、d list the advantages of each gadget.,Micro CameraWalkabout Headphones Earplug Earrings Feline Floor Cleaners,Small; convenient; reliable; easy to use; made from titanium; not expensive,no wires or cables; can hear stereo or TV; up to 60 meters away and through glass, wooden doors and walls;top qual
5、ity sound;excellent value,attractive; useful; use in many different situations; a bargain,made from good quality nylon; practical easy to wash; cheap,Read the following advert and list its advantages:,Atomic Alarm Clock - Never Lose a Second! The atomic alarm clock is taking time to a new dimension.
6、 This ultra-precise atomic alarm clock radio is arguably the most precise alarm clock around. The atomic alarm clock is radio controlled and automatically sets itself to the U.S. Atomic Clock radio signal in Colorado. An extra large LCD display is easy to read and shows time with running seconds. Th
7、e large display screen also includes a date reading. An added feature is the ability to display time in any of the four U.S. time zones at the touch of a button. So advanced, youll think the atomic alarm clock has a mind of its own.,Read the following advert and list its advantages:,You wont ever ha
8、ve to worry again about setting the time on your clock or keeping tabs on when daylight savings time adjusts. The atomic alarm clock radio will take care of itself. In addition to automatically adjusting for time differences, the atomic clock also adjusts for daylight savings time and leap year. The
9、 automatic calendar will keep you on your toes and the precise time day-after-day will ensure you never miss an appointment again. The atomic alarm clock contains quartz quality and large LCD display for easy reading day or night. An AC adapter is also included to conveniently use it at home or on t
10、he road. Futuristic design also allows it to be stylishly displayed anywhere at home or office.,Atomic Alarm Clock Features:,- The most precise alarm clock around! - Extra slim and lightweight to carry for travel.,- Display time in any U.S. time zone with the touch of a radio button. - Stylish design for display at home or office. - Atomic alarm clock radio automatically sets the day and time year-round.,Homework,Read the adverts again and circle all the adjectives used in the adverts.,
